Nathan Peterson

In a time when financial fraud and wasteful spending is making headlines, the call for transparency and accountability has never been more urgent. And while most churches don’t struggle with fraud or outright theft, many do suffer from poor financial accountability.

Let's face it: Pastoring would be a piece of cake if it weren't for... well, people. As pastors, we're often caught between the ideal of heavenly harmony and the reality of earthly entanglements. Staff squabbles, church member meltdowns, and that one deacon who always insists on singing solo—conflict is as much a part of ministry as potlucks and pews.